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Largen Family History

Largen Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Largent.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Largen family from?

You can see how Largen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Largen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Largen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Largen families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Largen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Largen families in 1891.
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What did your Largen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Largen. 82% of Largen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Largen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Largen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 527 immigration records available for the last name Largen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 606 military records available for the last name Largen. For the veterans among your Largen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Largen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Largen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Largen in 1947 was 33, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Largen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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